Greece moves Patriot air-defense system to Crete amid Iranian threats to US bases
Greece has moved a Patriot air-defense battery from the island of Karpathos to Crete amid heightened concerns over reported Iranian threats against US military facilities in Europe.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
25.08.2026
Greek Ithaca island hopes for big tourism boost thanks to Odyssey movie
Greece's most famous islands have spent this year fighting to keep tourists out... with Santorini and Mykonos now capping cruise arrivals and charging steep entry fees just to manage the crowds. But o
World
france24.com
23.08.2026
Azerbaijan increased its profit from oil export to Greece by almost 42%
In January-July of this year, Azerbaijan exported 284 thousand 374.7 tons of crude oil to Greece.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.08.2026
Turkey has not recognized Greece's new regulation on renewable energy
Turkey has stated that it does not consider the regulation adopted by Greece in the field of renewable energy sources to be legally binding, urging Athens to refrain from unilateral actions that viola
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Helicopter crash on popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos kills 3
A private helicopter has crashed on the popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos, killing three people on board, Greek authorities say
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
British tourist and wife killed in Greek helicopter crash while on honeymoon named
Two British tourists who were killed in a helicopter crash in Greece while on their honeymoon have been named.
World
news.sky.com
17.08.2026
Two dead and evacuation under way as fires break out on Greek island
Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires on Salamina apart, Greek media report.
World
bbc.co.uk
16.08.2026
Safety check calls after Irish teenager electrocuted taking shower in Greece
Alex McKee died when picking up showerhead in ‘outdoor and rudimentary’ bathroom on KimolosThe death of an Irish teenager, electrocuted while taking a shower in a holiday home in Greece, has led to ca
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theguardian.com
15.08.2026
About 350 people were evacuated due to a fire on the Greek peninsula of Kassandra
A strong fire broke out on the Kassandra peninsula in the north of Greece, and more than 347 people were evacuated due to this.
Azerbaijan
report.az
13.08.2026
Closing the gap between wildfire modeling and real-world response
Canada's 2023 wildfire season burned more than 18.5 million hectares (45.7 million acres), an area larger than Greece. As fires like these grow more frequent and unpredictable, a team of UBC Okanagan
Science
phys.org
26.08.2026
From nightlife to life at night: Cities must stay open later to beat the rising heat
Summer in Europe is normally cause for celebration. Not this one, however, which will rank as one of the hottest on record. Wildfires have broken out everywhere from France to Greece, while intense dr
Science
phys.org
25.08.2026
Greece seeks to cash in on Odyssey ‘hype’
Tourist authorities want to harness the revival of interest in Homer's epic poem created by Christopher Nolan's blockbuster movie.
Politics
politico.eu
25.08.2026
Migrants clash with police and cut through fence at Greek detention center
Migrants have clashed with police at a detention center in northern Greece, cutting through a perimeter fence
World
abcnews.com
23.08.2026
Azerbaijan substantially increases its oil exports to Greece
Azerbaijan
trend.az
21.08.2026
Brazilian football player Andre Luiz transferred to the MLS club for a record fee
"Kansas City" club of the USA has added Andre Luigi, striker of the Greek "Olympiakos" team, to its team for a record amount.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Mechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece
Marie Ebert, Alexander Cromie and their pilot died when their aircraft crashed on island of SifnosGreek police believe a mechanical fault may have caused a helicopter to crash moments before it was du
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Greece sabotages its own plans to reverse the brain drain of scientists
Athens is trying to lure back researchers after an exodus during the financial crisis, but a major EU-backed scheme has fallen apart.
Politics
politico.eu
18.08.2026
Greece plans to pay off its 13 billion euro debt early
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
A Greek tanker carrying Russian oil was attacked in the Black Sea
Azerbaijan
apa.az
17.08.2026
A tanker carrying Russian oil was attacked by an anti-aircraft missile in the Black Sea
The Greek-operated oil tanker "Skiros" was attacked in the Black Sea after loading Russian oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (KTP) near Novorossiysk, Russia.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026